Elgin High School - Maroon Yearbook (Elgin, IL)

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Miss Alma Schock, head of the Miss Engelbrechts class lohn F. Fletcher, Miss Marion department, plays a selection for vocalizing. Lafley, and Miss Carol l-lahne conf U. K. Reeses approval. centrate at Abbott on a difficult musical passage. Zbguifclerfi in ufiic 9 A cappella choir, boys and girls glee clubs, band, and orchestra: all offer a variety of musical opportunities for those students musically inclined. Not only is this music education helpful to the student in his later life, but it is also helpful to him for his own amusement. The music department has shown continued progress in the past few years in both the instrumental and the choral fields Outstanding programs such as the Christmas vesper and the May festival are given throughout the year. These are perfect examples of the excellent training the music department offers. A large part of the third floor of the new north wing has been arranged and equipped for all music classes. lt is believed that even better training can be achieved after work in these new rooms. 0 The highschool art course is based upon art interests and appreciations. The classes study the basic elements of art and thereby learn to put them into practical creative expression. The objectives are: a development of standards of good taste in order to discriminate between the beautiful and the uglyg o training of habits of enjoyment through observation and attitude of mind, a development of creative ability from the experience of daily living, and a knowledge and understanding of the principles of design in all art phases from both its structural and its decorative angles. All of these foster understanding in selling, demonstration drawing, personality analysis, architecture, and home planning, and wise selections in purchasing. Through observation, life and nature in general are encircled for pleasurable and productive recreational activities. . 6 0 f Miss Cleobelle Harrison of Abbott Miss Claudia V, Abell touches up Art students worlc against a back- supervises a puppet display. a pupils drawing at Central ground of Fandango propaganda. swf if . www , if .Aw f ',.,..ff'-'Q W

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C. A. Lloyd and Elmer R. Bohnert measure and draw up plans for a cabinet While Noel E. Winn looks on. The lad and the lathe. P. E. Taylor, head of the department and P D I study a set of blue prints Melville T. Wright and Leo C. Montgomery of Abbott stop to speak before each goes his way. Abbott woodshop boys at work we guifvlem gui! industrial arts is a part of general education, and as such, plays a prominent part in preparing the students to take their place in community life. lt develops the natural abilities, provides for profitable and enjoyable use of leisure time, and may lead to the selection of a vocation. At the present time, courses in woodshop, mechanical drawing, and machine shop are available, and plans are under way to extend our program to better serve the students and community. Man is a tool-using animal, and most people have an inherent desire to build things. lndustrial arts provides an educational opportunity for this natural desire. This year we have been able to offer unit trade vocational courses in machine and sheet metal drafting, machine woodworking, and machine shop, also related chemistry and mathematics. These courses are correlated to give students an intelligent start in the industrial world. Vocational education provides training for a chosen vocation and emphasizes skill. Visits to local industries to observe specific types of work in progress are taken to give students a chance to see production under actual working conditions. Vocational courses relate knowledge to work and should provide a student with the necessary skill and knowledge to go out and earn a livelihood. 16

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Mike A Farroh, Miss Wilda L. Logan, and Arthur At Abbott, Miss Wilda Hoopengardner and Frank L Roggen head ot the department, demonstrate that Myers talk over a tentative schedule sports can have their tunny side. A typical health class in action. V guifclerfi in pkydicaf glclucafion Besides studies We are fortunate in having our education broadened by many extra-curricular activities. Probably the department which con- tributes most to the students' outside interest is the physical education department. Education through physical activity is introduced to the students by this department. Those activities are organized which attord the Widest tield for individual growth and development and tor the stimu- lation ot adolescent interests. The conversion ot the old gym into one of complete occupancy and privacy tor the girls has created Wider interests in sports, dancing, and school activity. The completion ot the new gym tor the boys has ottered them a Wider variety ot activity such as Wrestling, tumbling, golt, bas- ketball, baseball, tennis, and badminton. The spirit ot playing tor the tun ot it runs high in both gyms. Physical education also includes a course on general health rules, tirst aid methods, and prevention oi common diseases. During one semester ot the junior year, every boy and girl is required to take this course. 18